Big Wild

As Big Wild, producer Jackson Stell crafts lush soundscapes and sweeping melodies that challenge the status quo of electronic music. Formerly a hip-hop beat producer, known as J Beatz, in his native Massachusetts, Stell switched creative lanes following a life-altering trip to Big Sur, California. He adopted influences from the state’s natural glory and open spaces to create the atmospheric and wide-spanning Big Wild sound, which today traverses electronic, indie, pop and beyond.

Since officially launching in 2012, Big Wild has become one of the fastest-rising dance/electronic artists in recent years. He first broke out in April 2015 with the incendiary track “Aftergold” (Foreign Family Collective), which topped the Spotify Global Viral Chart upon release. He followed the success of “Aftergold” with his debut EP, Invincible, in February 2017 (Foreign Family Collective).

As the next progression, in February 2019 Big Wild will release his debut album, Superdream, on Counter Records. The new album sees Stell pushing the boundaries as a producer and artist like never before, as he serves as the primary lyricist, singer and songwriter for the first time ever. Each song is diverse in sound and scope and represents the full spectrum of emotions and experiences that are central to the essence of being: in one moment, you’re dancing out of your seat, only to find yourself in joyful tears seconds later. The album title, thus, reflects this amalgamation: a super dream combining all of life’s curious, inspiring occasions. The album’s first two lead singles, “Joypunks” and “Maker,” are out now, with additional tracks to be released in the coming months.

“The album was inspired by a need to create music that was a greater reflection of who I am now,” Stell says of Superdream. “This led me to feature my voice and songwriting as the main focus for the first time ever. I wanted to create a personal record that people could relate to using my own life experiences. When I listen to Superdream, it feels more like me than any of my other music.”

As a performer, Big Wild is one of the most progressive live acts on the electronic circuit today. His live show has him switching between multiple instruments (drum pads, synths, keyboards & live vocals) to deliver unique energetic performances every night. Coinciding with the release of Superdream, Big Wild will kick off a 17-date 2019 headlining tour across the US, which will bring the Superdream album experience to the stage via a brand-new live show.

—John Ochoa, October 2018

Past Shows


Mar
20
th
2019
Mainroom
Mar
20
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2019
Mainroom

Big Wild

with Robotaki and Mild Minds
Apr
5
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2017
Fine Line
Apr
5
th
2017
Fine Line

Big Wild

with Phantoms and IHF (Imagined Herbal Flows)
Apr
20
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2016
7th St Entry
Apr
20
th
2016
7th St Entry

Big Wild

with Profresher and BUJU FANTA
Nov
24
th
2015
Mainroom
Nov
24
th
2015
Mainroom

ODESZA

with Hayden James and Big Wild
Nov
23
rd
2015
Mainroom
Nov
23
rd
2015
Mainroom

ODESZA

with Hayden James and Big Wild
Apr
16
th
2015
7th St Entry
Apr
16
th
2015
7th St Entry

Kodak To Graph

with Big Wild, OBESØN and Vacation Dad

More Shows

May
24
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First Avenue

Area 51 Rave

Nov
30
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Josh Blue

Jul
5
th
Turf Club

Gotham ⏤ A Night of Misfits

with DJ Q, PRSPHNE and DAZZLE
Jun
3
rd
7th St Entry

The Burkharts